The Trump administration is preparing what it calls the “toughest sanctions in history” against Iran, while warning that countries providing an economic lifeline to Tehran could also face consequences. Here’s a look at the history of U.S. sanctions on Iran and what the latest measures could mean for its key trading partners, including China and India.

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Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, dismissed Mr Trump’s latest threats in a post on X.